Easy Tips to Make Your Cruise More Enjoyable!

Are you getting ready to take your first cruise or are you cruising for the first time in awhile? What an exciting time! Let these easy tips help you be more prepared:

Don't try to smuggle in liquor or wine in your suitcase. They almost always find it and you'll be embarrassed. It will also hold up your luggage from being delivered to your room when you arrive. If you want to take your favorite wine, just let them know when you embark. They'll fill out some paperwork, take the wine, and charge you a $15 uncorking fee when they bring it to you at dinner.

Don't pack more than you can comfortably carry or roll. You're going to want to take advantage of quick "check out" and leave when the ship docks instead of waiting for someone to transport your luggage. Don't over pack. For a 7-day cruise, take 4 nicer outfits for dinner and 4 casual, comfortable outfits for daytime. If you like to sun yourself, you'll spend a lot of time in a bathing suit and cover up.

Speaking of dinner outfits, rarely will you see people dressed up anymore. A nice pair of capris with attractive sandals and a pretty blouse, or a shirt tucked into a pair of khakis, is appropriate. Casually elegant is the look you want!

All ships have professional photographers on board. Consider before leaving home if you want to take advantage and have some family or personal portraits made. If so, take the appropriate clothing. Speak to the photographer and arrange sittings. They're very accommodating. The quality is excellent but a lot more reasonable than most photography studios on shore.

Take a shawl and a lightweight jacket or sweatshirt, even if you're visiting the tropics! Windy days on the ship can be very cool and the theaters and lounges where you'll attend shows are usually cool.

Attend the shows! They're usually wonderful! Don't avoid a show because juggling, for instance, isn't your thing. You'll be thoroughly entertained and will laugh until your side hurts! The entertainers are professionals.

Take walkie-talkies if you have people with you that you want to keep in touch with or find on the ship. Your cell phones probably won't work and the roaming charges won't be economical.

If you like to spend time in the sun or at the pool, you may want to consider taking an extra beach towel from home. The ship will provide one per guest but not extras. Some ships will provide an extra one with a $25 deposit. They're very protective of their towels.

The food on board is usually delicious but the biggest complaint is that it's not warm enough. Anytime you're carrying your food outside to eat, grab two plates and cover the plate of food with the extra plate to transport it. This will help some but the food cools quickly.
Follow these easy tips and you'll have a grand time! Bon voyage!



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